Surveillance & Security News for March 2016

Heightened security is the watchword throughout Europe and around the world after the recent dual terror attacks in Brussels. Two explosions at Brussels’ Zaventem airport were followed an hour later with a third bomb at the Maelbeek Metro station, just 100 metres (about 300 feet) from the headquarters of the European Union. In all, 35 people died (including three suicide bombers), and more than 300 others were injured, 62 critically. Raised security levels worldwide In Belgium, flights w...

Open Options, an industry leader in open platform access control solutions, has announced that DNA Fusion access control software and the SSP-D2 intelligent controller are now registered on the United States General Services Administration (GSA) Approval list (APL #10075) under the PACS Infrastructure category. Eligible for federal purchasers The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-2 notified Open Options that both DNA Fusion and the SSP-D2 intelligent controller have been succe...

The SMARTair™ electronic accesscontrol solution replaced Tower 185'sproblematic mechanical locking system A recent 200-metre addition to Frankfurt’s skyline, Tower 185 incorporates several advanced environmental elements in its design. The original plans specified that the entire building should be equipped with a mechanical locking system. However, with repeated key loss, the management company decided to install a more flexible, user-friendly solution suited to s...

Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced the release of VisionHub, a next-generation web-based video management solution (VMS) providing extended video surveillance and security management. Based on Qognify’s 20 years of experience, VisionHub includes new, robust VMS capabilities and extends to offer situational awareness and effective security incident management, making it the most powerful VMS in the market. Open platform solution Based on Qognify’s VMS core, trusted...

Sony’s new 4K network camera, model SNC-VB770, offers the highest sensitivity in its class - under 0.004lx, ISO 409600. The new model combines ultra-high sensitivity with 4K resolution and advanced networking capabilities to give video professionals more flexibility to capture details even in extreme low-light conditions. High resolution and sensitivity The new SNC-VB770 camera achieves high resolution and sensitivity, in addition to low noise due to its image processing and full-frame 3...

Idesco will exhibit In Motion Identification system from FST Biometrics and mobile access devices and ID card printers from HID Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, recently announced it will be exhibiting at The Cooperator Expo New York at the New York Hilton Midtown on April 13, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The show brings together local building owners, property managers and board members, and focuses on products and services for their...

Business Insight 3 Ltd (Bi3) are proud to announce they have received the coveted Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for their video analytics products: Davantis Version 70 ‘Daview S video analytics’ perimeter protection - sterile zone monitoring & transmission Davantis Version 70 ‘Daview LR video analytics’ perimeter protection long range - sterile zone monitoring & transmission The above products therefore meet both the Police Approved Standards and Po...

The programme will offer Five Diamond MSPs access to the highest level of cloud-based infrastructure available Tyco Security Products is pleased to introduce the hattrix Five Diamond Program from Kantech, a new cloud-based access control partnership programme for managed service providers (MSPs) who are active in or interested in offering hosted or managed access control services through Kantech. The programme, launching on Thursday, April 7 at ISC West in Las Vegas, will offe...

Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that the new release of its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system offers a range of new capabilities that improve the ways  public-safety agencies obtain, use, and track incident information and resources. These improvements include: Enhanced incident handling and incident management. New capabilities allow users to: access information based on incident role; link incident-management records; dete...

David Galt, Port Security Officer, Port Security Authority, Liverpool & Manchester will discuss the weaknesses of the ISPS code SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June, 2016. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. Internationa...

Paxton, the market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems, has announced the addition of HID™ functionality to its most popular readers. Easy enrolment Paxton has expanded the technology in its P50M Reader, P75 Reader, Net2 PaxLock and Net2 Entry reader range by adding Genuine HID Technology™. Customers can now use existing HID 125kHz credentials already issued on any of these readers, including the company’s desktop enrolment reader. Wiegan...

The award was presented during the Samsung Techwin STEP Partner Summit held in Puerto Rico OnSSI, the market leader in open architecture and intelligent IP video surveillance software, has been awarded the 2015 Partner of the Year Award from Hanwha Techwin America, highlighting OnSSI’s outstanding ability to integrate with Hanwha’s product line. The award was presented during the Samsung Techwin STEP Partner Summit held in Puerto Rico from March 6-9, 2016. &nb...

Headlining the programme of 300+ speakers will be keynote addresses from Colonel Tim Collins OBE, Kate Adie OBE and James Cracknell OBE IFSEC International and FIREX International, organised by UBM EMEA, have recently unveiled the speaker line-up for the Protection and Management Series 2016, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, facilities and service management, taking place at London’s ExCel from 21-23 June 2016. Headlining a programme of more tha...

With the DDZ4220HD and DDZ4230HD Dallmeier launches new PTZ cameras with a resolution of up to two megapixels. High zoom factor for discreet and comprehensive surveillance The cameras of the series DDZ42xxHD are high-speed HD PTZ dome network cameras. They are equipped with a high-performance Pan-Tilt-Zoom mechanism and provide real-time high-definition video with up to 30fps at a resolution of 2MP. The most advanced sensor and encoder technology and the sophisticated image processing provide...

In addition to sponsoring 10 SIA sessions, ONVIF will be represented by more than 60 member companies exhibiting at ISC West ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is a sponsor of the Security Industry Association’s April 6th and April 7th educational sessions offered at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ONVIF is sponsoring ten educational sessions in total, all part of the program&r...

It’s common knowledge today that sitting all day is bad for your health. Researchers have found that the negative impact of excessive sitting can even outweigh the benefit we get from exercise. Many of us have seen the long list of negative health effects of sitting at work. But what about all those security control room operators, perpetually vigilant, and perpetually tied to their stations? New sit-stand workstations are providing a solution, and the new stations are more popular than...

Zetron’s VMS has the ability to handle as few as 20 cameras and as many as 2,000 Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that it is adding the AVfusion networked audio-and-video recording system and Aiphone’s IX Series audio-video intercom systems to its suite of Video Surveillance and Security offerings. Zetron will be demonstrating these solutions at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) being h...

Urmet’s IPervoice open platform software is used for resident access and visitor announcement Urmet has supplied its IP video entry and access control solution to a £500m central London residential project on the north bank of the Thames. The development by St Edward (part of The Berkeley Group) at 190 Strand will feature 200 suites, apartments and penthouses around a landscaped square stretching down to the riverfront. Engineering and construction company, NG Bai...

Fermax will promote new art actions in Belgium, France and Mexico, as well as UK Starting on 18th March, the Waltham Forest district of London will host “Paint Your London”, a street art event that aims to transform this neighbourhood into an outdoor museum. Up to 20 murals will pop up across the borough, signed by the best international artists. The event will be closed with an installation by the acclaimed Irish artist known as Maser. The Valencian brand sponsors...

D-Link recently announced it is now shipping the next camera in its affordable professional grade Vigilance IP surveillance series, the Vigilance Full HD Outdoor Mini Dome Network Camera (DCS-4802E). Indoor/outdoor dome camera “The Vigilance IP camera product line has been very successful since its launch last year,” said Oscar Reyes, Associate Vice President of Marketing, D-Link. “D-Link recognises that an increasing number of businesses are seeking value-oriented, professio...

Steve's appointment is part of CUI's drive to better serve the complex needs of their quickly growing global OEM customer base CUI Inc has announced the recent addition of Steve Mathis to their organisation to fill the role of Vice President of Global Sales. The appointment is part of CUI’s drive to better serve the complex needs of their quickly growing global OEM customer base.  Background Steve brings a deep understanding of the networking, industrial/transport...

An owner-managed company of the size of the Colruyt Group is a rare phenomenon in the world of large corporations. Which makes the development over time of what began as a small Belgian general store all the more remarkable. Colruyt currently has more than 470 branches and over 25,000 employees in three countries (Belgium, France and Luxembourg) and a variety of different sales strategies (organic produce and products for babies, small children and urban lifestyles). That makes the company one o...

Retailing is a tough business and store owners encounter many challenges. The most obvious of these are theft and inventory shrinkage harming business profits. Security requirements in retail surveillance applications need to be able to protect against intrusion, robbery, and theft, and be able to instantly alert the security personnel. Physical security and business intelligence LILIN offers fully featured retail surveillance solutions to respond to events occurring within retail premises as...

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

The Matrix range of 3MP bullet and dome cameras is specifically designed to meet requirements of various projects. Along with providing high resolution images, the cameras are designed for lower bandwidth consumption by offering features such as adaptive streaming and smart streaming. Matrix cameras support up to four streams along with external SD card support for edge recording. The product is made in India at Matrix’s manufacturing facility. Key features: 1. Adaptive streaming Allo...

Universal Electronics subsidiary, Ecolink’s security sensors will be available through all Interlogix sales channels Universal Electronics Inc., the worldwide leader in sensing and control technologies for the smart home, announced recently that Ecolink Intelligent Technology, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with Interlogix, which operates as UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. Exclusive to Interlogix sales channels Inter...

Farpointe will provide multiple options for contactless card systems to stop hackers from entering IT and OT systems At the ISC West Exposition, Farpointe Data, the access control industry's global partner of choice for premium RFID solutions, will be emphasising how organisations can remove their card-based access control systems from becoming major targets for hackers to ultimately access Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) systems. The show will be hel...

A Boon Edam Tourlock revolving door was chosen for the primary entrance to Martin's adminstration building Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. has installed a Boon Edam Tourlock security revolving door at its new corporate office in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Entrance security for new corporate HQ For the first time in nearly 30 years, all administrative de...

The PSA track at ISC West will cover best practices in systems integration, risk management, video analytics trends PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced it will host an education track at ISC West 2016 and cybersecurity sessions at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West in Las Vegas, NV. The PSA track at ISC West will feature a full day of training sessions on April 5, 2016 covering best practices in systems...

Videx, the experts in door entry and access control, has enhanced its renowned Product Builder application to include all the latest innovations in an easy-to-use step through wizard. Commenting on the enhancements, Rob Sands, Technical Director at Videx, said: “Systems can be created in any format and for multiple configurations, it allows you to choose the best options based on cost, complexity and functionality. On completion the wizard provides a full parts list including prices and a...